CALEDONIA, Wis. (WFRV) – A man in southeastern Wisconsin was arrested for his seventh OWI offense after allegedly stealing a pickup truck from an acquaintance of his.
Officers with the Caledonia Police Department reported being called to the 4500 block of Stonebridge Drive for an auto theft report around 11:50 p.m. on June 25.
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The person filing the stolen vehicle stated that his pickup truck was taken between 9:30 and 10 p.m. by a ‘known acquaintance,’ and he wanted to pursue charges.
Shortly after, an officer found the truck traveling north on Douglas Avenue and conducted a traffic stop, ultimately leading to the arrest of the driver.
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Officers say the man showed signs of intoxication and refused Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. He was arrested on the following charges:
- Taking and Driving a Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent
- OWI – 7th Offense
- Operating After Revocation – Alcohol Related
The suspect was taken to the Racine County Jail. No additional information was provided.
